Elon Musk testifies in trial against OpenAI's leadership over charity claims

May 2, 2026

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Elon Musk's testimony highlighted his allegations that OpenAI's leadership misused funds intended for charitable purposes. The trial, which could impact the future of OpenAI, will continue with further testimonies from both sides.

The trial Musk v. Altman began with jury selection and opening arguments, focusing on Musk's claims against OpenAI's leadership.
Musk alleges that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman violated promises to maintain OpenAI as a nonprofit, misusing his $38 million donation for commercial purposes.
Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, argues that the organization has strayed from its charitable mission since he left its board in 2018.
He expressed concerns about OpenAI's shift towards commercialization, particularly after the success of ChatGPT and significant investments from Microsoft.
Musk's testimony included accusations against Altman and Brockman for enriching themselves while benefiting from the nonprofit's reputation.
During cross-examination, Musk clashed with OpenAI's attorney, denying significant reliance of his company, xAI, on OpenAI's technology.
Musk is seeking up to $134 billion in damages and aims to reverse OpenAI's for-profit status.
The trial is divided into two phases: a liability phase to determine wrongdoing and a remedies phase for potential outcomes.
The jury's verdict will be advisory, with the final decision resting with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

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Elon Musk testifies in trial against OpenAI's leadership over charity claims

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